Safety at work

Law 102/2009 of September 10 (amended by Law No. 3/2014 of January 28) is the legal basis that obliges employers to provide employees with health and safety conditions and to seek external services.

Medilav® has a highly qualified team of Senior Safety Technicians and Occupational Hygiene, Safety and Health Trainers who provide personalized customer service with the aim of advising on the most effective solutions for reducing the risk of accidents at work and the appearance of occupational diseases in the safe performance of companies’ businesses and activities.

Medilav® ‘s team of Safety Technicians begins its work with a survey of non-conformities detected in the client’s workplace and assesses the associated risk factors in order to establish intervention priorities.

Identifying, analyzing, evaluating and managing risks in the workplace is the key to preventing accidents at work and occupational illnesses!

Medilav® ‘s services to be developed in the field of Occupational Health and Safety, in the form of external services, correspond to the activities set out in Law 102/2009, of 10/09 (as amended by Law 3/2014, of 28/01), the Labor Code and its regulations, in order to ensure full compliance with the employer’s general obligations, namely Article 73B of Law 102/2009, of 10/09 and other specific legislation, procedures and rules applicable to the activity carried out by the employer.

Safety at work

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Consulta comercial

Medilav® provides the following services in the field of occupational safety:

Technical consultancy in OHS and support for internal safety services;
Health and safety audit, needs assessment;
Signage plans – advice on the acquisition and placement of safety signs (vertical and horizontal);
Occupational Risk Assessments;
Measuring risk agents in the workplace:
- Internal noise (individual noise exposure sheets)
- Lighting
- Thermal comfort
Assessment of indoor air quality, namely:
- Dust, welding particles, volatile organic compounds and other polluting analytics
Assessment of exposure to mechanical vibrations, ionizing radiation and optical radiation in the human body, using accredited tests and laboratories;
Monitoring the implementation of the proposed measures;
Preparation of a welcome manual;
Preparation of safety manuals;
Fire safety projects;
MAPs – Self-Protection Measures;
Emergency plans;
Organization of evacuation drills;
Ergonomic studies;
Safety on site;
Information, awareness-raising and prevention training for workers;
Investigation of accidents at work;
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Providing all the information for Annex D of the Single Report

Annual report on the activities of the health and safety service

The Single Report – RU, referring to information on the social activity of a company, is an annual obligation for employers (companies with employees), with content and deadline for submission regulated in Ordinance no. 55/2010, of January 21.

The deadline for submitting the RU is usually between March 16 and April 15 of the year following the one to which it relates and the content of the report is developed, and the elements to help fill it in are available on the websites of the Single Report and the ACT (Authority for Working Conditions).

Medilav®, as a company authorized by ACT and DGS to provide occupational health and safety services, supports or ensures the completion and submission of ANNEX D of the UK for its client companies.

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If you would like to receive an offer from Medilav® for any of our services, please fill in the form, giving a brief description of what you require or simply asking to be contacted. Thank you.

Make a sales inquiry

If you would like to receive an offer from MediLav for any of our services, please fill in the form, giving a brief description of what you require or simply asking to be contacted. Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is safety at work?

Safety at work is the set of measures and practices designed to protect the health and integrity of workers, preventing accidents and occupational illnesses in the workplace.

Is safety at work compulsory in companies?

Yes, safety at work is mandatory by law in Portugal. Companies must comply with the legislation in force and guarantee adequate health and safety conditions for all workers.

What does an occupational health and safety service include?

An occupational safety service includes risk assessment, audits of safety conditions, definition of preventive measures, emergency plans, training and ongoing monitoring of working conditions.

How are occupational risks assessed?

Occupational risk assessment begins with the identification of non-conformities in the workplace, followed by the analysis of risk factors and the definition of intervention measures to reduce or eliminate these risks.

Where to hire occupational safety services for companies?

Medilav offers occupational safety services adapted to each organization, with specialized technical support and solutions tailored to the risks of each activity.